What Zhoushan Huafeng Shipbuilding Co. does

Zhoushan Huafeng Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. is a privately held Chinese ship repair, conversion, and maintenance company headquartered in Zhoushan, Zhejiang Province, operating two production bases on the east coast. The Baiquan base on Zhoushan Island occupies 687 mu with 1,728 meters of coastline and includes a 300,000-ton dry dock; the wholly-owned Daishan subsidiary occupies 514 mu with seven berths. The company employs around 6,000 staff (including cooperative companies) and repairs approximately 500 vessels annually across containers, oil and chemical tankers, LNG/LPG carriers, bulk carriers, ro-ro ships, and engineering vessels, with active customers including MSC, HMM, Yang Ming, BW Group, and VLCC operators. Over 80% of repaired vessels are foreign-flagged.

Revenue is generated through project-based, quote-negotiated contracts for ship repair and conversion (dry docking, hull work, desulfurization tower installation, ballast water treatment retrofits, dual-fuel and hydrogen system installations) plus supporting sales of marine piping (600 tons/year glass fiber reinforced plastic capacity, 400 tons/year pipe fittings). Distribution is direct enterprise sales to shipowners and shipping company technical teams; the company relies on reputation, repeat engagement, and limited trade-show participation rather than intermediaries. Customer segments are organized vertically: global commercial shipping (primary), offshore marine operations (wind installation vessels, cable layers), and automobile transportation (ro-ro and PCTC).

Technology emphasis is on green and digital ship repair. Differentiated capabilities include PPG electrostatic spray coating (reducing paint consumption 25% and VOCs ~20%), robotic surface preparation systems (water-jet cleaning, dock-bottom rust removal, elastic spray disc systems) developed with Shihe Robotics, and a digital shipyard management platform developed with InteXun. The company completed its first ship hydrogen fuel system installation in January 2026 and is building a 10 billion RMB green shipbuilding and offshore equipment manufacturing joint venture (Xinhai Heavy Industry) with Singapore Anda Shipping. Reported 2025 total output value reached approximately 29 billion RMB; the 24,000 TEU container ship repair was completed in 28 days and the firm maintains a 99.77% first-time inspection pass rate and 100% first-time radiographic testing pass rate.

Name

Zhoushan Huafeng Shipbuilding Co.

Legal name

舟山市华丰船舶修造有限公司

Website

https://huafengshipyard.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Zhoushan Huafeng Shipbuilding Co. is a privately held Chinese ship repair and conversion company operating two bases in Zhoushan, serving global commercial shipowners (container, tanker, LNG/LPG, bulk, ro-ro, offshore) with project-based contracts, four dry docks including 300,000-ton capacity, and emerging hydrogen fuel and green-repair technology capabilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ship Repair and Marine Conversion Services

NAICS

Ship Building and Repairing (336611)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial Ship Repair & Drydocking (TLAKAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Dry Docks & Floating Docks (Graving, Floating, Syncrolift) (IMAJALAA), Engine & Mechanical Overhaul (Main/Aux Engines, Pumps, Valves, Compressors) (TLAHAMAD), Hull, Structure & Steelwork Repair (TLAKAKAE), Heavy Lifting & Material Handling Infrastructure (Goliath Cranes, Jib Cranes, Hoists) (IMAJALAD)

Keywords

• Ship repair services
• Vessel modification
• Ship maintenance
• Marine conversion
• Dry dock services

Headquarters

HQ city

Zhoushan

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Ship Repair Services: Core revenue stream from repairing various vessel types including container ships, tankers, bulk carriers, LNG/LPG carriers, roll-on/roll-off ships, and engineering vessels. Revenue is project-based, varying by vessel size, repair complexity, and turnaround time requirements.
2. Ship Conversion and Modification: Conversion projects including desulfurization tower installation, ballast water treatment system retrofitting, dual-fuel engine conversion (methanol, LNG, hydrogen), and structural modifications
3. Ship Supporting Products: Production and supply of ship components including glass fiber reinforced plastic pipes and pipe fittings for shipbuilding and repair needs

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Zhoushan Huafeng Shipbuilding Co. operates two large shipyard bases in Zhoushan and Daishan, Zhejiang, providing comprehensive ship repair, modification, and maintenance services for container ships, oil/chemical tankers, LNG/LPG carriers, bulk carriers, ro-ro vessels, and engineering ships. Services include dry-docking, hull and mechanical work, desulfurization tower and ballast water system retrofits, dual-fuel engine conversions (methanol, LNG, hydrogen), green coating applications, and production of marine FRP pipes and fittings.

Product overview

Zhoushan Huafeng Shipbuilding Co. operates as a comprehensive ship repair and modification enterprise offering services across multiple vessel types including container ships (up to 24,000 TEU), oil/chemical tankers (up to 300,000 DWT), LNG/LPG carriers, bulk carriers (up to 400,000 DWT), ro-ro ships, engineering vessels, and chemical carriers. The company's core services include routine maintenance, dry-docking repairs, sea damage restoration, and specialized modifications such as desulfurization tower installations, ballast water system retrofits, and hydrogen fuel system installations. Supporting operations include marine piping and fittings manufacturing with 600 tons/year glass fiber pipe capacity and 400 tons/year pipe fittings. The company also provides digital solutions through an electronic bidding platform and digital shipyard management system, while pursuing green ship repair technologies including electrostatic spray coating and robotic rust removal systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ship Repair and Modification (船舶修理与改装) Comprehensive ship repair and modification services covering container ships, tankers, LNG/LPG carriers, bulk carriers, ro-ro ships, engineering vessels, and chemical carriers. Includes routine maintenance, dry-docking repairs, machinery overhauls, and structural modifications for international shipowners.
• Container Ship Repair (集装箱船修理) Container ship repair services including routine maintenance, sea damage repairs, and specialized modifications for vessels up to 24,000 TEU (400m length), serving operators such as MSC, HMM, and Yang Ming.
• Oil and Chemical Tanker Repair (油化船修理) Oil and chemical tanker repair services including tank maintenance, cargo system repairs, and compliance upgrades for vessels up to 300,000 DWT, including VLCCs.
• LNG/LPG Carrier Repair (液化船修理) Liquefied gas carrier repair services for LNG and LPG vessels including cryogenic tank repairs, liquid cargo system maintenance, and fuel system installations for dual-fuel vessels; includes MARK III LNG and MOSS type expertise.
• Ro-Ro Ship Repair (滚装船修理) Roll-on/roll-off ship repair services including ramp systems, vehicle deck maintenance, and stevedoring equipment repairs for car carrier vessels.
• Engineering Vessel Repair (工程船修理) Engineering vessel repair services for wind power installation vessels, cable laying ships, and dredging equipment including modifications and equipment installations.
• Chemical Tanker Repair (化学品船修理)

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced paint consumption by 25% through electrostatic spraying technology
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered important, minor and core.

• 天津仁爱学院 (Tianjin Ren'ai College)importantStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 January 2026Strategic cooperation in talent development and recruitment. Company plans to recruit 50 university graduates annually and has committed to establishing a scholarship fund at the college. The partnership aims to build a 5-10 year talent pipeline for the ship repair industry.
• 柯梅社区 (Kemei Community)minorOthers · 8 January 2026Village-enterprise cooperation for mutual prosperity. Company signed a common prosperity agreement to support community economic development through various initiatives.
• PPG IndustriescoreTechnology or Integration · 6 May 2025Collaboration on PPG electrostatic spraying technology application for green ship repair. PPG provides specialized coatings and technical support for implementation of new environmentally-friendly painting technology that reduces paint consumption by 25% and VOC emissions by 20%.
• Singapore Anda Shipping / Xinhai Heavy Industry (欣航海洋重工)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2024Joint venture to establish Xinhai Ocean Heavy Industry (欣航重工) - a green, low-carbon, digital modern ship and offshore equipment manufacturing base. Total planned investment of 10 billion RMB, covering 250,000 square meters. This is a flagship strategic project for expanding high-end ship repair and newbuilding capabilities.
• River Rhine / 史河机器人 (Shihe Robotics)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2024Long-term cooperation in green ship repair equipment R&D. Collaborated on development and deployment of water jet cleaning robots, dock bottom rust removal robots, and elastic expansion spray disc rust removal robots for automated ship surface preparation.
• 英特讯 (InteXun)importantTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2024Digital shipyard system development partner. Collaborated since mid-2023 to develop comprehensive digital management systems covering human resources, safety management, environmental monitoring, and production workflows. System implementation ongoing with full deployment planned over 2 years.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• Damen Shipyards Group: European ship repair and newbuild group with extensive global yard network. Overlaps with Huafeng on offshore vessels, tugboats, and specialized ship repair, though focused on smaller and specialized tonnage.
• Hyundai Heavy Industries: Korean shipbuilding and repair giant with global ship repair network and large dry-dock capacity. Competes for premium mega-vessel and gas carrier repair work from the same international shipping customers.
• COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry: State-owned Chinese ship repair and conversion group with multiple yards and the largest domestic capacity. Direct competitor for global container ship and tanker repair contracts; broader portfolio includes newbuild and offshore work.
• SHI (Samsung Heavy Industries): Korean shipbuilder and repair yard with large dock capacity for VLCCs, LNG carriers, and offshore vessels. Direct competitor for high-value gas carrier and large tanker repair contracts.
• Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (DSIC): State-owned Chinese mega-shipyard under CSSC with extensive dry-dock infrastructure. Competes for VLCC and large commercial vessel repair and conversion contracts from global shipowners.

Direct peers

• Zhoushan IMC Shipyard (舟山中船重工): Major ship repair yard also located in Zhoushan, competing head-to-head for container ship, bulk carrier, and tanker dry-docking contracts from the same international shipping customers.
• Jiangsu Yangzi-Mitsui Shipbuilding: Chinese shipyard with large dry-dock capacity serving international shipping customers for repair, conversion, and newbuild work — directly comparable in customer profile and vessel types served.
• Chengxi Shipyard (CSSC Chengxi): Major Chinese commercial ship repair and conversion yard under CSSC, with overlapping capabilities in container ships, bulk carriers, and offshore vessel work; competes for similar foreign-flagged vessel contracts.

Regional players

• Sembcorp Marine: Singapore-based major ship repair and offshore engineering yard, serving similar global shipping customers across Asia but with stronger offshore and rig conversion focus. Comparable scale and customer overlap with Huafeng's LNG carrier work.
• Yiu Lian Shipyards: Hong Kong-based ship repair group with yards across southern China, comparable in vessel size handling and customer mix. Competes in regional repair market for container ships and bulk carriers from international owners.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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